Year 3 Bulletin

We would like to congratulate the students on the success of their models which are displayed in the 3/4 foyer. Overall, they showed an ability to set an achievable target, organise their materials, and use their time effectively to complete their models. Students have completed a self evaluation, and have shown honesty and objectivity in assessing what they did well, and what they would improve next time. Well done Year 3!

The next challenge is to complete a project that presents some information about an aspect of our Study Tour. One project looks at Echuca from its early settlement to the current time. Another examines native flora and fauna and the third looks at dairy farming in Australia. Through their recent experience with planning and presenting a written project, children are well equipped to work through the process, with guidance from the teachers where necessary. They are all off to a good start and we look forward to seeing the completed projects.

Thank you to those children who have commented on this blog. I haven’t approved the comments because they didn’t have capitals and full stops! Or exclamation marks!! I know when we’re writing to each other on a computer, we often ignore these conventions, but because we will be sharing this information with others, I am going to insist that everyone uses full sentences without abbreviating words if u no w0t i mean. K? Please come and see me or email me if you want to start writing to the blog, and I will add you as a contributor. I am still learning how to do this, so if you have some good ideas, please pass them on.

After three days in Echuca, we have learned a great deal about the history of the Murray River and the region around Echuca. On this site, we will be sharing our experiences and recording information relevant to our research.  The three main areas children will be studying are: native flora and fauna; the history and future of dairy farming in the area; and the history and current operation of the Port of Echuca.